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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.26, 7,882.60 and 1,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.26, 7,882.60 and 1,791.50 is: 2,687.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.26 : 7,882.60 = 1,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.26/7,882.60 = 1,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.26x = 7,882.60 × 1,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.26x = 14,121,677.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121,677.90/5,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.66

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